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Dr. Paul Hanel is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex. His research focuses on social, political, and cross-cultural psychology, emphasizing human values, group similarities, and science communication. He holds a PhD from Cardiff University and has held appointments including Research Associate at the University of Bath. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Early Career Award from the British Psychological Society (2021).
Educations: PhD (Psychology) from Cardiff University (2016); MSc and BSc in Psychology, plus a BA in Political Science and Sociology from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2010–2013).
Research Interests span human values, stereotypes, political psychology, remote work dynamics, and cross-cultural studies. He investigates how emphasizing group similarities reduces prejudice and enhances well-being. Recent projects include analyzing creativity in AI models and global measurement invariance of psychological scales.
Publications (selected 2025 highlights): Explored climate adaptation motivational factors, developed GenAI creativity assessment frameworks, and conducted cross-cultural studies on psychological characteristics. His work frequently employs large-scale datasets and international collaborations.
Grants include funding from the John Templeton Foundation and Ed-Heads Ltd for projects on intellectual humility and motivational messaging. Supervises PhD students in areas like moral distress in clinical psychology and pro-environmental behavior.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks via initiatives like the Psychological Science Accelerator. His research emphasizes open science practices and methodological innovation.
